When to study 1.) Study difficult (or boring) subjects first. A.Hard courses require more creative energy. B.Save favorite subjects later.

2.) Be aware of your best time of day A.Many people learn best in daylight hours. B.Some people study better during the late night.

Wait time 3.) Use waiting time A. Either waiting for the bus, waiting for the dentist, or getting a hair cut, wait time adds up.

Where to Study 4.) Use a regular study area A.Use the same place to study, day after day.

Where to study 5.) Study where you’ll be alert. In bed your brain gets a signal. (Time to sleep) A.Give your body a signal to study. B.Chairs and sofa’s are dangerous places to study.

Where to study Use a library A.Libraries are designed for learning B. Lighting is perfect and noise is low. ``

Ways to handle the rest of the world.

#7. Pay attention to your attention Your own thoughts jump in to divert you from your studies. Notice those thoughts and let them go.

#8. Agree with living mates about study time Roommates, cousins, sister or brothers. Make rules clear and follow them yourself.

#9. Get off the phone Telephone is the ultimate interrupter. Unplug the phone if you have to.

#10. Learn to say no It is a time saver and a valuable life skill. Most parents will understand.

11. Hang a do not disturb sign on your door Create a sign for yourself. Timesaver.

12. Get ready the night before Completing a few simple task just before bed can help you get in gear the next day.

13. Call ahead Call movies or stores ahead of time to know what they have so you will not waste time. Few hours on the phone can save trips and wrong time.

14. Avoid noise distractions Promote concentration, turn off the T.V. or the radio. Try to schedule study sessions when no one is at home.

15. Notice how other’s misuse your time. Are there certain relatives or friends who consistently interrupt your study time. Give a gentle but firm reminder that they are breaking your concentration.

16. Ask: what is one task I can accomplish toward achieving my goal? Pick one small accomplishment. Pick one that only takes 5 minutes Satisfaction of getting one thing done can influence you to do more things.

17. Ask: Am I being to hard on myself Lighten up/ don’t be so hard on yourself.

18. Ask: Is this a piano Perfection is not necessary. Sometimes it must be perfect You must determine.

19. Ask: Would I get paid for what I’m doing right now? Ask yourself, If I was employed would I be already fired.

20. Ask: Can I do just one more thing? Try just one small task before you finish.

21. Ask: Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent Try to finish so you can spend some time with family and friends.

22. Ask: Can I delegate this Draw on the talents and energy of other people. Instead of doing all the housework, ask another family member to help.

23. Ask: How did I just waste time? Notice when time passes and you haven’t accomplished what you had planned to do. Humans operate by habit and tend to waste time in the same ways over and over again.

24. Ask: Could I find the time if I really wanted to? Speak about time with possibility Suppose someone paid 10,000 to find more time to study. Would you find more time. When it comes to school, vast sums of money are involved.

25. Ask: Am I willing to promise it? Most powerful time- management idea, make a promise that you’ll get it done Take an oath If you don’t make large promise then you don’t stretch your self.